The shapes, the proportions, everything looks just right. Can't wait to see how you stain it and paint. If you come up with a good idea for the lift/lever, I will definitely steal idea for my build....so come up with something good, will ya?

Todd, the staining came out perfectly. When you paint, consider dry brushing the paint on. You can apply it very lightly (the paint has weathered off over time and there's just a trace of white left) or you can keep going and add more and more dry brush paint until you get it exactly where you want it, all the way up to a fresh coat of paint.

I've done this with success but I can't find any pictures at the moment.

It was a push but the tipple is done with the ladders being put on, foundation being attached and steps being made up and the last spray of clear coat going on the roofs tonight about 6.

It was a good thing that we had an extra couple of days to finish up. Approx 325 individual pieces of wood went into this build and I ended up using most of the 2x4x8 with a total cost of wood, supplies and a shipment of Taylor Tin coming in at $25.

Here are the finished photos. I ran into a problem when the tipple was placed where it was designed to go. When the Shay came through there was clearance issues. I should have measured not twice but three times before designing and cutting! I can either move the stairs that come off the deck (NOT) or I will have to find another spot for this tipple. It is a good thing that I finished the other side and back.

I am really proud of the way this came out but it is putting my other buildings to shame! LOL